Disposable bib



April 24, 1956 J. L.. KAUFMAN DISPOSABLE BIB Filed May l0, 1954 FIG FIG.|v

United States Patent() DISPOSABLE BIB Jacob L. Kaufman, New York, N. Y. Application May lll, 1954, Serial No. 428,620'.

z claims. (ci. 2-49) This invention relates 'to bibs and, in one of its more specific aspects, to a bib that is capable of performing the functions of conventional bibs but is so inexpensive to ICC . the selected material to obtain the body members, as

y of the body member.

enforcing member is approximately one-third the width of the body member and is centrally located at the top As shown in Fig. 6, the reenforcing member is made from a blank that is adapted to be folded longitudinally along line 17 to obtain yidentical parts 18 and `19, which are disposed to opposite sides ofy the upper portion of the body member.(Figs. 3 and 4).-

The reenforcing member has a central opening ldefined manufacture that it may be discarded after it becomes soiled or after a single use.

Bibs constructed in accordance with this invention have wide application. They are particularly useful for adults, and children at mealtimes, when traveling by airplane and by railroad. It is generally not convenient during such travel to change articles of wearing apparel such as shirts, jackets or dresses that may become soiled while individuals partake of food or beverages. Experience has demonstrated that my bib, by virtue of its low cost, ksimplicity and improved construction, may be advantageously used to minimize the possibility of clothing becoming soiled at mealtimes, whether in the course of travel or at home.

A principal object of the invention is to provide a bib having improved and simplified features of construction.

Another object of the invention is to provide a bib that is lightweight, simple and attractive in design, that is inexpensive in manufacturing cost, and that is adapted to be easily and quickly secured to or removed from the person of the user.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a low-cost, disposable bib that is capable of performing its intended functions in an entirely satisfactory manner.

The foregoing objects, as well as other objects, together with the advantages of the invention, will be readily understood by persons skilled in the art, from the detailed description that follows and the accompanying drawing which respectively describe and illustrate preferred bib constructions embodying the invention.

In the drawing;

Fig. l is a View in front elevation of a bib constructed in accordance with the invention;

Fig. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the upper portion of the bib shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is an enlarged view taken along line 3-3 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is an enlarged view taken along line 4 4 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 5 corresponds to Fig. 2 and illustrates a modified form of bib construction; and

Fig. 6 is a plan view of the reenforcing member shown in Fig. 2 in unfolded condition.

Referring now to the drawing, wherein like reference numerals denote corresponding parts throughout the several views, the bib of this invention comprises a body memi by arcuate interior edges 21 and 22. This opening may be formed priorfto applying the reenforcing memberxto the.`

body member or, if desired, may be formed after the reenforcing member is secured to the body member with the aid of glue or in any other manner known to the art.

As is best shown in Figs. 2 and 3, one form of the invention contemplates the provision of a pair of spaced openings 23 and 24, which extend through the body member and parts 18 and 19 of the reenforcing member. These openings are preferably circular but it will be apparent that either or both of them may have a different configuration. Also, there is provided a through slit 25 that is inclined to the upper edge 13 of the body member and that merges with opening 24.

Attaching member 12 is also flexible and may comprise a length of twine, cord, string or the like. In the form of the invention shown in Fig. v2, an end portion of attaching member 12 extends through opening 23, to obtain a loop 26, and is knotted as indicated at 27, whereby to anchor the attaching member to the body and reenforcing members. The other end of the attaching member is adapted to be passed around the neck of a user, inserted in opening 24 and then moved into slit 25, whereby to elect frictional holding engagement with the body and reenforcing members. This end of the attaching member may be provided with a knot 28 to eliminate the possibility of accidental release of the attaching member from the body and reenforcing members, during use.

As was pointed out earlier herein, slit 25 sinclined at an angle to the upper edge of the body. This prevents the attaching member from being disengaged from the remainder of the bib during normal use.

Referring to Fig. 5 of the drawing, the modification of the invention illustrated therein contemplates the provision of a pair of openings 24 and corresponding slits 25, in lieu of asingle such opening and slit and opening 23, as shown in Fig. 2. In this form of the invention, an end of the attaching member need not be anchored to the bib proper. Instead, a knot 28 may be provided at each end of the attaching member and the attaching member may be secured to the body and reenforcing members immediately prior to use.

The bib of this invention has its parts so constructed and arranged that it may be readily folded along fold lines 29 and 30, whereby to obtain a bib package that is compact and small in size. The bib, when folded, may be easily handled for purposes of transportation and distribution and may be quickly opened or unfolded and placed in a condition for use.

From the foregoing, it is believed that the construction, operation and advantages of my present invention will be readily comprehended by persons skilled in the art. It is to be clearly understood, however, that the forms of my invention herewith shown and described are to be taken as preferred examples of the same and that various changes in the shape, size and arrangement of Patented Apr. 24, l1956 pr r'nay be resorted to Without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of the advantages of the invention.

I claim:

1. In a bib, a body member made of a piece of flexible material, a reenforc'ing member made of a heavy paper, cardboard or the like secured to the upper portion of the body member, said reenforcing member comprising a flexible sheet-like element folded over the upper portion of the body member and bearing against opposite surfaces thereof, said reenforcing member 'and body member being provided with a pair of spaced openings, each of said openings extending through the superposed plies of the reenforcing member and body member, a slit formed in said superposed plies of the reenforcing member and body member and communicating with one of said openings, and a string-like attaching member having an end portion that extends through the rst opening and is secured to the body and reenforcing members, the other end portion of the attaching member being adapted to be inserted in the second opening and then forced into the slit to effect frictional holding engagement between the body and reenforcing members and the attaching member.

2. A bib in accordance with claim l, wherein a second slit is formed in said superposed plies of the reenforcing member and body member and communicates with the other of said openings, each of said slits being inclined at an angle to the upper edge of the body, projected eX- tensions of the slits intersecting at a point on the body member below the openings.

References Cited in the le of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,657,868 Segal Ian. 31, 1928 1,669,983 Humphrey May 15, 1928 2,083,790 McGuire June 15, 1937 2,247,372 Hart July 1, 1941 2,262,010 Kuehne Nov. 11, 1941 2,265,690 Fiedler Dec. 9, 1941 FOREIGN PATENTS 205.217 Great Britain Oct. 15, 1923 

